2012 Delhi gang rape convict Akshay Thakur files mercy petition before President...

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'GST most historic reform', says Nirmala Sitharaman as she pays homage to Arun Jaitley...

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2012 Delhi gang rape convict Vinay Sharma's mercy plea rejected by President Ko...

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Budget 2020: FM Nirmala Sitharaman poses with 'bahi-khata' ahead of speech

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Bengal man found living with wife's decomposed body for three days

According to the police, the condition of the body seemed to suggest the woman had died a few days back due to indisposition.

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'Modi govt ready to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters': Minister Ravi Shankar Pra...

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As government projects growth revival, 4 numbers that define the economy

Headline inflation numbers jumped to 7.35% in December 2019, mainly due to a spike in vegetable and pulse prices.

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If I Were FM: How Budget can cheer investors, make more women finance-savvy

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Most capped Test player to become chief selector: Sourav Ganguly

In a significant clarification with regards to next chairman of selectors, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly told Hindustan Times that in a committee of five, the most capped Test cricketer, and not the earliest to have played for India, would be the chairman.

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Terrorists killed in Jammu planned major attack, were prepared for stand-off with...

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Budget 2020 | 'Expecting revival of economic growth', says SBI chairman

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Budget 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman's second budget may have tax cuts, sops to spur...

Budget 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman will be aiming to get growth back up with the economy staring at the worst pace of expansion recorded in a decade with her second budget as the second woman finance minister after Indira Gandhi.

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'They should be hanged immediately': Arvind Kejriwal on December 16 gang rape c...

The Delhi court stated that under the Delhi Prison Rules 2018, if an appeal and application is made by one convict, then the execution sentence of all co-convicts will be postponed as well.

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Pak likely to stay in FATF grey list over inadequacy in curbing terror

The working group and plenary meetings of FATF in Paris from February 16 to 21 will assess the implementation of a 27-point action plan by Pakistan, which was placed in the grey list in June 2018 for failing to stop fund raising by groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Taliban and al-Qaeda.

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Special Air India plane brings back Indians from Wuhan amid coronavirus scare

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GST collection crosses Rs 1.1 lakh crore in January: Report

The GST collection is in line with the target set by Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey after a high-level meeting with senior tax officials earlier this month.

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How the finance minister should respond to India's economic crisis | Opinion

Prepare for adverse contingencies, give critical support in tough times, facilitate organic recovery

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Call intercepts reveal Vijay Mallya's plan to influence ED, court told

The agency’s special public prosecutor Nitesh Rana made this stunning revelation before Special Central Bureau of Investigation judge Anurag Sain at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts while opposing Kapoor’s anticipatory bail in a money laundering probe related to Talwar’s NGO Advantage India.

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Bhima-Koregaon inquiry panel tells state to wind it up for lack of funds

On January 1, 2018, riots broke out in various parts of Pune district on the occasion of the 200th commemoration day of the Bhima-Koregaon battle in which the East India Company defeated the Peshwas with the help of Dalit soldiers.

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SC to hear petition seeking 'victim-centric' guidelines

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde agreed to examine the plea, which, among other things, sought deadlines for death row convicts to avail the remedies of curative petitions and mercy petitions.

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Britain formally exits European Union after 47 years of membership

The Brexit moment, at 11pm GMT, was described as a “bittersweet” one by many, including Ireland PM Leo Varadkar.

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Scientists across world race to create Coronavirus vaccine

China shared the genetic code of 2019-nCoV on January 10 and since then scientists worldwide have mapped dozens of genetic sequences from the virus’ strains to study how it’s changing genetically as the outbreak progresses.

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Jeff Bezos adds $13.2 billion to his fortune in just minutes

Bezos wasn’t the only tech titan with dramatic changes to their net worth this week following company earnings. Elon Musk’s fortune swelled by $2.3 billion in an hour on Wednesday.

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In President Ram Nath Kovind's address, spotlight on Citizenship Act and a jibe...

The CAA seeks to fast-track citizenship to persecuted minorities from three neighbouring countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

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Delhi gang rape convict Pawan Gupta files review plea in Supreme Court, says he...

The top court had on January 20 dismissed the special leave petition (SLP) filed by Pawan Kumar Gupta, 25, claiming that he was a minor at the time of the crime on December 16, 2012, and that the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact while convicting him.

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Arvind Krishna set to lead IBM; joins list of Indian-origin CEOs

Arvind Krishna, 57, will replace longtime CEO Virginia Rometty and take over on April 6 this year. He is currently the head of IBM’s cloud and cognitive software unit.

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'All teams in world don't want him in Indian side': Graeme Swann after India all-rounder's...

India vs New Zealand: Former England off-spinner believed there should not be any doubts on Ravindra Jadeja’s position in the Indian side for T20 World Cup after his performance in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand

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As budget session begins, PM Modi says focus on economic issues

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Delhi court to hear plea of 2012 gang rape convicts against Feb 1 execution

The trial court had on January 17 issued black warrants for the second time for the execution of all the four convicts in the case in Tihar jail at 6 am on February 1.

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Economic Survey: From a report card to policy changes

The Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of the Indian economy, including its growth and fall, in the past year.

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'On day of shooting': Chidambaram questions extension to Delhi Police chief

Amulya Patnaik, who was due to retire today, was given tenure extension of a month in view of the assembly polls in the national capital.

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Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala resigns due to family commitments

Neemuchwala thanked Azim Premji, his son Rishad Premji, the board of directors, colleagues and customers for their support over the years.

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BJP is getting its messaging wrong, writes Rajdeep Sardesai

A core voter may be enthused by the incendiary rhetoric but the less ideologically aligned may not

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How will BS-6 fuel impact your pocket? Here's what oil companies have to say

In the transition to BS-VI fuels, BS-V norms have been skipped in order to have a more stringent standard at the earliest to curb pollution levels.

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Wife of man who held 23 children hostage in UP dies as locals thrash her: Cops

Locals thrash wife of man who held 23 children hostage in UP, dies: Cops

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'Find of India, the best fast bowler of world': Shoaib Akhtar's highest praise for...

India vs New Zealand: Shoaib Akhtar reserved the highest praise for India fast bowler Mohammed Shami after his bowling stretched the 3rd India-New Zealand T20I into the Super Over.

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Indian-origin Arvind Krishna named IBM CEO, will succeed Virginia Rometty

Krishna, 57, is IBM Senior Vice President for Cloud and Cognitive Software, where he leads the IBM business unit that provides the cloud and data platform on which IBM’s clients build the future.

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1 cop injured, terrorist killed after firing at toll plaza in Nagrota near Jammu

This is the first terror attack in Jammu since Article 370, which granted special status to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir, was revoked on August 5 last year.

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India's first coronavirus patient responding well to treatment: Kerala minister

Some reports suggest the woman was first screened and found negative and allowed to go home but she was later rushed to the hospital after she complained breathlessness and throat pain.

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Jamia student who was shot 'just happened to be there'

Shadab Farooq suffered a bullet injury in his left arm during the protest, a call for which was given to commemorate the the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

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Long-awaited FDI protection provision expected in Budget

There have been several instances in recent years when foreign investors have made a significant investment, sometimes in a domain where the regulatory regime itself is evolving, only to see an adverse development on the policy front.

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WHO declares coronavirus a global crisis; death toll mounts to 213

The declaration was made as health officials in China said that the death toll from the outbreak has jumped to 213 across China with at least 42 new deaths reported from the most-affected central Chinese province of Hubei.

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Stormy session on cards after heated all-party meeting

Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the government intends to bring 45 bills and two ordinances — on insolvency and coal mining — apart from seven financial bills in the Budget Session.

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Coronavirus outbreak is 'very well under control', says Donald Trump

Trump was speaking at an auto parts manufacturer in Warren, Michigan.

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UP teen who opened fire at Jamia protester is a Class 12 student, says family

The shooter, dressed in a black jacket, had fired a shot from a country-made pistol at the protesters in the presence of scores of security personnel.

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Man rapes and strangulates woman, 18, after he learns of her wedding date

The agitated family members, relatives and other villagers staged a road blockade on Thursday with the body near the village. Three police personnel sustained minor injuries when the agitated mob started pelting stones, the police said.

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Shiv Sena editorial backs govt action on Sharjeel Imam, says 'finish such insec...

By making such a speech, Sharjeel has lowered the heads of Muslim community in the country,” the Sena said in its editorial in Saamana.

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Great harmoniser of India's diversity, writes Ramachandra Guha

Mahatma in Delhi: MK Gandhi spoke of the dangers of Hindu majoritarianism on his first visit to Delhi in 1915 and he fasted to oppose communalism on his last visit, in 1947-48.

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Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary: President, PM Modi & others pay tribute

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'Mercy plea pending': 4 Delhi gang rape convicts ask court to stop 1 Feb hanging

Forty hours before they were to be taken to the gallows, the four Delhi gang rape convicts on Thursday rushed to a Delhi court to ask the judge to stop execution of their 1 February death warrant.

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Amid high decibel campaigning by AAP and BJP in Delhi, Congress goes missing

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi is expected to address a few rallies in the last week of the campaigning as had happened in 2015.

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Govt releases FAQs on coronavirus, says rapidly evolving situation

China’s national health commission (NHC) said Thursday that at least 1,370 are critically ill with the infection and there are 12,167 suspected to have been infected with the previously unknown virus.

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India vs New Zealand: 'There was little confusion' - Rohit Sharma explains why Team...

IND vs NZ: There were a few talking points in the game with one being Jasprit Bumrah given the responsibility to bowl the crucial Super Over.

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Election Commission issues notice to BJP leader over advertisement against Cong...

The Congress had objected to a BJP advertisement that appeared on Tuesday on the front page of a newspaper.

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'Vote for Aam Aadmi Party', says Derek O'Brien as Trinamool Congress backs AAP in...

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Coronavirus outbreak may slow China's growth to 5 % or below, says economist

The industries most affected by the Coronavirus outbreak are the service industries, especially transportation, tourism, catering and entertainment.

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Huge uptick in India-Australia strategic relationship: Harinder Sidhu | WorldVi...

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5 things to watch out for in the budget session of Parliament

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Supreme Court to hear Delhi gang rape convict Akshay Thakur's plea seeking to commute...

Akshay has questioned why the alternative of life imprisonment without parole until the end of natural life was foreclosed in his case.

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Shaheen Bagh protesters will be removed once elections are over: Parvesh Verma

“Delhi should vote on development. If they have seen any development in the health, education sector, then vote for them. But subsidy in water and electricity is not development, it is a help given by the government,” said West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma.

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Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Parvesh Verma calls Kejriwal terrorist; 'very sad',...

In a video clip, Verma was heard saying, “If Kejriwal comes to power again, Madipur’s streets will become Shaheen Bagh. There are many Natwarlals (cheats) like Kejriwal and aatankwadis (terrorists) like Kejriwal hiding in Delhi. We have to throw them out.”

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Prices of three key vegetables unlikely to go down for now

According to the data, production of major horticulture crops touched a record 310.74 million tonnes during 2018-19, but the output of the three key vegetables – onion, potato and tomato – was lower than the previous high in 2017-18.

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'They have two very big players': Inzamam-ul-Haq gives three reasons why India is...

India vs New Zealand: Highlighting the never say die attitude of the current Indian team uner Virat Kohli, former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq gave three reasons why India is ‘zabardast’ is side.

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Coronavirus death toll surges to 170, more than 7700 now infected in China

China’s national health commission (NHC) said Thursday that at least 1370 are critically ill with the infection and there are 12167 suspected to have been infected with the previously unknown virus.

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In 'Finally Free', Asia Bibi recounts arrest, prison days, relief of release

Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi described the horrendous conditions in squalid jails in Pakistan where she was kept chained and jeered at by other detainees.

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Why Bapu remains relevant | HT Editorial

Gandhi, in life and death, left lessons contemporary India should heed

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A tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, writes President Kovind

In his final sacrifice, he left a constant reminder for us; unconditional love, especially for the Other

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Top Khalistani leader's body may not reach parents in India

The KLF terrorist, a close aide of Lakhbir Singh Rode of the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), was gunned down by a local gang at the Dera Chahal gurdwara in Lahore on Monday.

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Government to roll out database for real-time info on terror soon

The NATGRID, an official said, will service only those agencies cleared by the Union Cabinet. State police forces will not be able to access the database initially, the official added.

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Republic at 70: How Ambedkar, Constituent Assembly dealt with the caste conundr...

ANNIHILATION: Crucial to addressing the problem of caste, the Constituent Assembly (CA) noted, was recognising that it posed a problem that was distinct to that presented by religion.

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Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal joins BJP, says likes hard-working people like PM Modi

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'Met Arnab Goswami again', tweets Kunal Kamra banned by three airlines

Kunal Kamra has been suspended by private airlines after he allegedly heckled journalist Arnab Goswami aboard a Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight.

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The Taste With Vir: Two great restaurants in London and Mumbai (and one to avoi...

In this week’s column, Vir Sanghvi talks about the best meals he has had in both London and Mumbai; which restaurant you can’t miss and which one to avoid.

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Badminton star Saina Nehwal to join BJP shortly

Nehwal will join the BJP reportedly in the presence of party chief Jagat Prakash Nadda.

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'Have reservations and disagreement': Kerala Governor reads references on anti-CAA...

Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan said though he disagreed on the reference to anti-CAA resolution, he was going to read the paragraph to honour the wish of Chief Minister Vijayan.

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Former Pakistan pacer 'warns' Virender Sehwag: 'Khabardar, humare legends ke khilaf...

In an earlier video, Sehwag had spoken about how different Pakistan players want to enter the Indian market as analysts and hence, always praise the Indian team and former Indian cricketers.

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Apple HomePod smart speaker confirmed for India launch; price revealed

Considering the price tag of the speaker, it will be safe to assume that this Siri-enabled accessory will be going up against Bose Home Speaker 300, Amazon Echo Studio and even the Echo Plus (2nd-gen), all of which are in the same range.

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Budget 2020: What startups expect from Nirmala Sitharaman's budget 2020-21

From the budget that will be announced on February 1, startups by and large want and expect lowered personal taxes so that the disposable income is increased, meaning consumers will have more money in hand to spend, which in turn will lead to higher demand.

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Supreme Court dismisses Delhi gang rape convict Mukesh Singh's plea against mercy...

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'Anti-nationals should get bullet not biryani': Karnataka minister backs Anurag...

CT Ravi tweeted his support for the Union Minister, two days after the latter had egged on the crowd at a poll rally in Delhi, to raise an incendiary slogan -- “shoot the traitors” -- after he lashed out at anti-CAA protesters.

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The story of Popular Front of India and reason behind its growth

PFI’s growth is phenomenal, admit intelligence agencies, saying it successfully exploited a growing vacuum in the community donning the role of a saviour.

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Delhi Assembly Election 2020: BJP internal survey says Shaheen Bagh may help boost...

One of the main reasons for the change, according to two key leaders HT spoke to, is building resentment against the sit-in protest at Shaheen Bagh, which has blocked a key arterial road in the city, leading to traffic chaos in several parts of south and east Delhi for over 40 days.

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Airlines not obligated to escort passengers to boarding gate, rules Supreme Cou...

The court also said that if a passenger encounters difficulty or impediments in reporting at the boarding gate, he/she is expected to seek assistance from the ground­ staff of the concerned airlines.

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'Running out of food and water': Indian students' desperate appeal to govt from...

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6 yrs on, followers believe dead self-styled godman will return from 'samadhi'

The room where the dera head’s body has been kept is guarded by a group of followers round the clock and the people are not allowed to go inside it. The Punjab Police personnel are deployed around the dera.

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Why nurses at Pakistan hospital looked like 'hoors' to Imran Khan

The Prime Minister said he felt so better after the injection that he even made a speech on TV which he couldn’t remember later.

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'Country can't be divided on the basis of religion': BJP lawmaker Narayan Tripathi...

BJP MLA Narayan Tripathi said though the CAA was not beneficial to the country, the controversial measure would consolidate the saffron party’s vote-bank.

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SC verdict today on Dec 16 gang rape convict plea, another files curative petit...

Senior counsel Anjana Prakash, who represented Mukesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday before a three-judge SC bench led by Justice R Banumathi, challenged the rejection of his request for a presidential pardon.

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'Samvidhaan' is Oxford Hindi word of 2019

It said the word was chosen as 2019 saw the values of democracy, secularism, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity being tested on the touchstone of the Constitution or ‘Samvidhaan’.

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CIA man 'Dark Prince' behind Soleimani attack killed in crash?

Colonel sonny Leggett, a spokesperson for US forces in Afghanistan, has confirmed the crashed plane was American, a Bombardier E-11A, but said the cause of the crash was being investigated and they were no indications yet it was caused by enemy fire.

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52-year-old man rapes teen, assaults her with iron rod: Cops

Investigating officer Sunil Chavan said the incident took place when the woman was alone at home and the accused attempted to rape her.

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India needs 7-10 days to defeat Pakistan in war: PM Modi

Speaking at the NCC rally, PM Modi said that today the country is moving forward with ‘yuva soch’ and so, it carries out surgical strikes and airstrikes to teach terrorists a lesson in their own backyard.

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'Was sentenced to death, but sexually abused in jail': Delhi rape convict to SC

Mukesh Singh and his three other accomplices, who were convicted for the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old in 2012, were sentenced to death. Earlier this month, a Delhi court ordered the four of them to be executed on February 1.

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India vs New Zealand: 'He is a match-winner and he is here to stay': Team India's...

IND vs NZ: India’s bench-strength in the recent years has been quite strong and this has impressed the batting coach.

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'Govt brought citizenship law to correct historical injustice': PM Modi at NCC ...

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'On one hand, promises of $5 tn economy, on the other...': Shiv Sena slams Centre...

In an editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Shiv Sena questioned the Centre’s inability to run Air India. The former ally of the BJP also asked why privatisation was the only option.

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SC grants bail to 14 convicted for Sardarpura massacre in 2002 Gujarat riots

The 14 convicts will be split into two groups. One would be sent to Madhya Pradesh’s Indore and the second, to Jabalpur 500 km away.

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19-yr-old in Nagpur raped in unconscious state, iron rod inserted in her private...

The accused stuffed a piece of cloth in the woman’s mouth when she resisted and then raped her when she fell unconscious, said police.

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Why Governor Dhankar believes in 1000-yr old flying machines | On The Record

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Nine-judge bench won't hear Sabarimala case for more than 10 days, says CJI

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India's first underwater metro in Kolkata to be completed by 2022 after costs d...

The Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation’s East-West project is expected to carry about 900,000 people daily, roughly 20% of the city’s population, and will take less than a minute to cross a 520-meter underwater tunnel.

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'They will enter your homes, rape sisters': BJP lawmaker's shocking Delhi poll ...

The controversial remarks by the BJP’s West Delhi MP comes amid a renewed effort by top BJP leaders to keep the narrative ahead of the February 8 elections centered on the protests in Shaheen Bagh against the amended citizenship law.

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Those applying for citizenship under CAA must provide religion proof: Officials

The amended citizenship act aims to grant Indian citizenship to minorities such as Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhist, Christians and Parsis from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who have faced or fear religious persecution.

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Here's why Google, Mozilla sent cakes to Microsoft

Microsoft started this tradition nearly 14 years ago in 2006 when Mozilla launched FireFox 2.

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5 key men working behind the scenes to help FM Sitharaman prepare Union Budget

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is being helped by five key officials in preparing the Union Budget for 2020-21.

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Top Khalistani leader 'Happy PhD' killed near Lahore: Officials

Harmeet Singh, who was also allegedly involved in the murders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders in Punjab in 2016-2017, was killed at the Dera Chahal gurdwara near Lahore on Monday afternoon.

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Coronavirus: After Patna, suspected case in Jaipur; patient in isolation ward

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India vs New Zealand: Virat Kohli 25 runs away from surpassing MS Dhoni in elite...

Virat Kohli is currently in the fourth spot behind MS Dhoni (1,112), New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson (1148), and South Africa captain Faf du Plessis (1,273).

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Coronavirus death toll jumps to 106 in China, 24 deaths in Hubei province overn...

While 100 deaths have been reported in Hubei, more than 450 patients of the previously unknown virus are said to be critical in the province.

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Indian-origin student found dead in college campus lake in US

Jerry, who has relatives in Kerala, topped her class at Blaine High School. She was majoring in science and business.

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Rickshaw driver attacks wife with hammer, hangs himself from tree at park in Delhi's...

Police said the man was the woman’s second husband. The woman’s three children, from her first marriage, were living with them. Her second husband allegedly disliked her children and did not want to accept them.

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GST collections for January may hit record Rs 1.15 lakh crore

The highest GST collection in a single month so far was Rs 1.13 lakh crore in April 2019. Last month, the collection was Rs 1.03 lakh crore.

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Donald Trump may visit India from Feb 21 to 24, trade in focus

The visit comes at a time when Pakistan is intensifying its efforts to attack India at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva from February 24 to March 30.

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Union budget 2020 will fear and wish for inflation at same time

Number Theory: Any strategy which seeks to counter food inflation aggressively may backfire for overall growth prospects.

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The quest to sell Air India | HT Editorial

The government makes the right move. Will buyers bite?

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'What is the name of that bowler': Ravindra Jadeja, Sanjay Manjrekar involved in...

IND vs NZ: KL Rahul, who starred with the bat with another 50, was adjudged player of the match, but as per Manjrekar, the impact of the bowlers were far more.

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'Press EVM with love': Prashant Kishor's comeback to Amit Shah on Delhi

Prashant Kishor’s counter to Amit Shah isn’t his first. He has rebutted the Union Home Minister on more than one occasion during the last month over the citizenship law, remarks that have angered many within the Janata Dal United as well as the BJP.

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Three reasons why Jagan Reddy decided to dissolve legislative council

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What 6 resolutions in European Parliament on CAA mean for India-EU relations

The six resolutions have been tabled as part of the European Parliament’s debate on the CAA and will be taken up for discussion on January 29. This will be followed by a vote on the matter on January 30.

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Poco X2 India launch confirmed for February 4: Everything you need to know

Poco X2 will launch in India on February 4. This will be the second Poco phone after Poco F1 which launched almost one and half years ago.

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Andhra cabinet approves decision to abolish state legislative council

It is expected to be passed unanimously as the opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) announced a boycott of the assembly session.

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Bihar girl shows symptoms of Coronavirus, admitted in hospital: Report

More than 29,700 passengers from 137 flights have been screened for coronavirus infection at seven identified airports in the country till Sunday but no positive case was detected, the Union health ministry had said on Sunday.

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On Delhi gang-rape convict's plea against mercy petition rejection, CJI says 'nothing...

Mukesh Singh, one of the four men and one juvenile who had raped and brutally assaulted a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in Delhi on December 16, 2012, leading to nationwide outrage.

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'Arvind Kejriwal supports tukde tukde gang for vote bank', says Nadda

The newly-elected BJP president spoke about the 2016 JNU sedition case in his fresh attack against AAP.

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Facebook blames Apple for Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone hack

As per the reports, Saudi Prince sent a malware-laden 4.22MB video to the Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos on WhatsApp that led to the hack.

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'They called me panda, now they call me macho; was hurt when RCB dropped me'

The young batsman is quite honest about his fitness and his changed diet. He said he put a lot of time in improving himself and what he ate and how he trained and this had an impact even on the way he batted.

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The Constitution at 70 | The Big Picture

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Indian Americans hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities on Republic Day

In some of the cities, particularly New York, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta and San Francisco having Indian consulates, and at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC, the protestors shouted slogans like “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Hindu, Muslim Sikh, Isai: Aapas Mein Saab Bhai Bhai”.

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In revised push, government announces plans to sell entire stake in Air India

A document inviting expressions of interest in Air India, released on Monday, said India would sell a 100% stake in the carrier, which operates both domestic and international routes.

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'Forcibly being sent back to Delhi': Chandrashekhar Azad after Hyderabad arrest...

The Bhim Army leader was heading to the venue of a rally organised by the students of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) against CAA and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Hyderabad when he was arrested on Sunday.

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Obama remembers Kobe Bryant, calls him 'a legend on the court'

“Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act,” Obama tweeted after it was confirmed Bryant was among five people killed in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles.

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'Grave situation': China races to contain Coronavirus as death toll shoots up to...

President Xi Jinping has called the “accelerating spread” of the virus a “grave situation”. The government is attempting to spread out the 3 billion trips – by road, air, railways and boats -- expected in connection with the LNY holidays to prevent human-to-human transmission of the highly contagious virus.

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Safeguarding free speech from threats is important |Opinion

REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS: The enumeration of specific subjects in Article 19(2), on which the freedom of speech could be restricted, kept a check on excessive inroads into the right.

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The many firsts for 2020 Republic Day parade

From choppers in tri-service formation to Jammu and Kashmir’s tableau as Union Territories, India’s 71st Republic Day celebration had many firsts to it.

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Congress strategy meet on Union budget today

A party leader, a part of the strategy group, said a strategy for the upcoming session is on the agenda for the upcoming meeting.

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Only Rs 10 crore of Rs 2,000-crore farm fund used in two years

Data accessed by the HT shows that nearly two years since its announcement, only a negligible amount — Rs 10.45 crore, or just 0.5% of the allocated money — has been utilised.

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Europe house may take up resolutions opposing CAA

Five of the resolutions are critical of CAA and the Indian government’s handling of protests against the law, with only one resolution by the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) Group.

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Govt eyes unspent funds to tread fiscal tightrope

As on November 2019, the total unspent money was ₹9,66,292 crore, or 34.7% of the ₹27,86,349 crore budgeted for 2019-20, according to official data of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA).

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North Korean leader Kim's aunt reemerges after 6 years of speculation about fat...

Kim Kyong Hui, 73, was once an influential figure in North Korea as the only sister of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, the father of Kim Jong Un.

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PHOTOS: Republic Day 2020 parade, tableaux and more in pics

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Mira Nair, Naseeruddin Shah among 300 signatories extend support to students protesting...

Extending their support to the students, the signatories said in their letter, ‘The soul of the nation is threatened. The livelihoods and statehoods of millions of our fellow Indians are at stake.’

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India vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st T20I: India bat first, both sides unchanged

India vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd T20I: Follow live score and updates of India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I in Auckland.

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Bengal deploys medics at Indo-Nepal border crossings to check coronavirus

Medical teams at three entry points along the Indo-Nepal border in West Bengal began working on Sunday to screen people coming into India.

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'It will be our loss': Kapil Dev opines on MS Dhoni's retirement rumours

MS Dhoni, who was in Category A last season, did not receive a BCCI central contract this time and according to some media reports, he was duly informed before the national selection committee finalised the names.

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As Republic Day Parade gets underway, a look at the many firsts

A contingent of women bikers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will perform daredevil stunts for the first time. Inspector Seema Nag will be leading the contingent and seen saluting while standing on top of a moving motorcycle.

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Shah Rukh Khan: 'I am a Muslim, my wife is a Hindu and my kids are Hindustan'. Watch...

Appearing on a TV show for the Republic Day special episode, Shah Rukh Khan has reiterated that his kids are Indian, ‘Hindustan’ and not Hindu or Muslim. Watch the video here.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' girlfriend may have leaked their personal text messages:...

A new report claims that Jeff Bezos’ girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, shared compromising texts about her affair with Bezos to her brother, Michael Sanchez.

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71st Republic Day: PM Modi pays homage to Indian martyrs at National War Memori...

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British era .303 rifles to be decommissioned today, cops say end of an era

Brij Lal, former director general of police (DGP) said that .303 rifles were indeed the workhorse of UP police that had accompanied its jawans for more than 70 years and had always given the desired results.

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71st Republic Day 2020 live updates: President Kovind, Brazilian President Jair...

Republic Day 2020 Live Updates: India is celebrating its 71st Republic Day today. The parade, looked forward to by most as the main attraction of the day, has begun. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is the chief guest at the parade.

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3 suspected grenade blasts within 30 minutes in Assam, no casualties

The banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) (ULFA-I) had issued a call for a “general strike” on Sunday asking citizens to abstain from the Republic Day celebrations in the state and remain indoors.

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Non-financial companies hit harder by slowdown, financial firms gain

The Indian economy has been losing growth momentum for six consecutive quarters up to September, 2019. GDP growth fell to 4.5% in the quarter ending September, the lowest since March 2013.

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Jammu and Kashmir police find China link in grenade attacks on forces

Officials from JKP and North Block, who asked not to be named, said that grenades with the same series of Chinese levers (86P/01-03/632) were used in four attacks in Srinagar district.

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China's coronavirus death toll shoots up to 56, nearly 2000 cases reported

India on Saturday issued a new travel advisory asking citizens to avoid all “non-essential travel” to China.

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The fourth crisis of the Republic, writes Ramachandra Guha

A historian can use the past to understand the present, but a historian cannot predict the future. But that the Republic is passing through a very troubled phase in its history is evident. That it lacks the sort of enlightened leadership that can take us out of our difficulties is even more evident.

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India's military might, cultural heritage to be on display at Rajpath today

Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro will be the chief guest at the 90-minute celebrations marking the anniversary of the day when India was declared a republic in 1950.

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Republic at 70: How the framers gave India a strong Centre, by Syama Prasad Moo...

UNITY: In spite of a federal Constitution and the guarantee of provincial autonomy, the Centre was more powerful vis-a-vis the states, a fact made clear by the pattern of power distribution.

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Republic at 70: 'Policy of controls takes away creative genius of people', by G...

Under the regime of a thousand “don’ts,” the man who is interested in producing more, feels a bit bewildered at all this talk of hard work when he finds himself bound hand and foot and yet asked to run.

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Corona toll shoots up; India, France, US and Russia rush to evacuate citizens

The evacuation plans come as Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Saturday that situation had become “grave” given the “accelerating spread” of the virus across the country.

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India issues advisory against travel to China as Coronavirus scare peaks

So far, 11 people who have been to Chinese cities are under quarantine, of which four have tested negative for a novel coronavirus infection. Two more samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune on Saturday.

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India plans 5,000-km range ballistic missile

The 5,000km-range submarine-launched ballistic missile will carry the same K-series label and will cover all of Asia, parts of Africa, Europe and Indo-Pacific including South China Sea.

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Shiv Sena backs MNS on expelling illegal Pakistan, Bangladeshi Muslims migrants

But Shiv Sena which heads the coalition government in Maharashtra, also attacked Raj Thackeray for adopting a new flag for his party and a hardline Hindutva stance at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Centre 'trying to save some people' in Bhima Koregaon case: Maharashtra minister

Anil Deshmukh’s statement assumes significance in the wake of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar’s recent letter chief minister Uddhav Thackeray demanding a probe by a special investigation team (SIT) in the case.

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'I am being starved by the church', says expelled Kerala nun

The 52-year-old nun accused the authorities of locking food but she said she will remain at FCC’s convent even if she was starved to death.

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German couple assaulted by drunk men in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur

Police said the Hattons were attacked near Singarpur village by the three men in a motorcycle as they were going to Rishikesh from Varanasi. They have been vacationing in India since November last year.

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JD Women's College in Patna bans burqa inside classroom

JD Women’s College of Patna has issued a notice directing the students to follow the prescribed college uniform and prohibiting burqa inside the classroom. The notice was issued by the proctor of the college.

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'Tihar gave all papers': Delhi court rejects plea of December 16 gang rape convicts'...

The four men who were originally sentenced to executed on January 22 but a Delhi judge later changed it to February 1.

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US diplomat urges India to release Kashmiri leaders detained without charge

US diplomat Alice Wells, who has just returned from a trip to the region besides attending the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, said nowhere this shift is more visible than in the Indo-Pacific region.

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India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: India Predicted XI - Virat Kohli to make one critical...

India vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: After a thrilling six-wicket win in the first T20I against New Zealand, Virat Kohli & co. might make one change in their line-up.

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Caste-based politics won't work: Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Delhi polls

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Gurugram woman cop booked for forging senior's sign, illegally spying on husband

The husband, becoming suspicious after she allegedly started discussing issues he had privately talked about with his friends, filed a right to information (RTI) query and learned that his mobile phone was on surveillance. He then approached the police and court.

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Facial recognition system, drones, CCTV cameras: Security stepped up ahead of Republic...

Officials said sharpshooters and snipers will be deployed on top of high-rise buildings to keep a watch on the 8-km-long parade route from Rajpath to the Red Fort on January 26.

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Australian Open Day 6 Live score: Nadal wins first set, Pliskova out, Halep adv...

Australian Open Day 6 Live score: Follow the live action, score and updates of Australian Open Day 5.

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'CM can't be on street protesting against law': Bengal governor

Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankar said, “I am not at loggerheads with Mamata ji. The government is at loggerheads with me.”

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21-yr-old bites off snatcher's finger in east Delhi, leaves him requiring surge...

The victim Dev Raj, who repairs sofas for a living, was sitting on a bench in a DDA park in east Delhi’s Jyoti Nagar when he was attacked him and tried to snatch his phone.

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Direct tax numbers to put GDP in focus

If the direct tax collections fall short of the 2018-19 figures — and it could, given the sharp fall in the government’s own growth estimates for 2019-2020 — this will only be the second instance of a contraction in direct collections since 1980-81, the earliest period for which data is available with the Reserve Bank of India.

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December 16 gang rape convicts in Tihar Jail on suicide watch

Prison officials said on condition of anonymity that Mukesh Singh (32), Pawan Kumar Gupta (25), Akshay Thakur (31) and Vinay Sharma (26), who were moved on January 16 to Tihar’s Jail No 3, where the death sentence will be carried out, are on “suicide watch” the likes of which Tihar has never seen before.

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France to evaluate Pak on terror funding objectively

During a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Group, an associate of the FATF, which ended in Beijing on Thursday, Pakistan had defended its compliance with a 27-point action plan and made efforts to be removed from the grey list, in which it was included in June 2018.

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Coronavirus claims 41 lives in China, 1,287 cases confirmed

The virus originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei late last year.

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George Soros dubs rise of nationalism in India a 'setback'

Soros also said he would commit $1 billion to start a global university to fight authoritarian governments and the climate crisis, calling them twin challenges that threaten the survival of civilisation.

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Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Amit Shah, Arvind Kejriwal slug it out on schools,...

Delhi Assembly Election 2020: Delhi will hold elections to its 70-member assembly on February 8 in a high-stakes electoral contest that has pitched the AAP’s campaign to retain power by showcasing its performance against the BJP’s efforts to claw back into the national capital, where it has been out of power for two decades.

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Machines that printed Constitution sold as scrap

As for the lithographic plates, they were also “auctioned to scrap dealers long ago”, Survey of India (SoI) officials said.

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Budget may reform GST filing process

The finance ministry has been working on simplifying archaic income-tax laws and rationalising tax rates in line with recommendations of the task force on the Direct Tax Code (DTC), which submitted its report on August 19, 2019, they added.

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Bhima-Koregaon case goes to NIA; Maha government unhappy

The move is likely to spark a tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party-led (BJP) government at the Centre and the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Congress government in Maharashtra over the issue of the Centre not consulting the state, which was reviewing the case investigations this week.

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Sharad Pawar's security cover withdrawn in Delhi, say NCP leaders

NCP leaders said security personnel who were deployed at Pawar’s 6, Janpath residence haven’t turned up for the last four days.

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'As a citizen, as a human...': Watch actor Nandita Das' message on CAA

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Apple gives a 'Lightning' reply to the European Commission, indirectly says no Type-C...

Apple’s statement suggests that removing the Lightning Cable would stifle innovation, for which the company is usually known in the market.

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'Ridiculous', 'jealous of Obama': Twitter reacts to US President Donald Trump's...

In 2017, Trump had left Twitter concerned after he tweeted “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.”

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'Spoke truth, stand by my statement': BJP's Kapil Mishra on 'mini Pakistan in Delhi'...

Mishra had received a showcause notice over his tweets.

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'Freebies are good for economy': Arvind Kejriwal defends AAP government's decis...

The BJP and Congress have criticised the AAP government for doling out free stuff ahead of the Assembly elections.

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Class 3 girl out to relieve herself, raped and murdered by 20-year-old in Tamil...

The Class 3 student used to go to her father’s workplace after school and on Monday evening too she had gone there. She went missing after telling him that she was going to relieve herself.

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Pro-BJP Gorkha parties support Mamata Banerjee's drive against citizenship act,...

Exclusion of an estimated 1 lakh names belonging to the Gorkha community from the NRC in Assam had triggered panic in Darjeeling last year.

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Indian women leaders trolled more than those in US, UK, says report

Amnesty revealed that of the 95 women politicians, 44 were from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 28 were from the Indian National Congress (INC), and 23 were from other parties such as Aam Aadmi Party, Apna Dal, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, All India Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) among others.

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Indian Embassy closely monitoring China virus situation, launches 2 hotlines

Meanwhile, the WHO has said it considers it is still too early to declare coronavirus as a public health emergency of international concern given its restrictive and binary nature.

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The Forgotten Army review: Kabir Khan's big-budget Amazon series is a forgettable...

The Forgotten Army review: While the politics (or lack thereof) of Kabir Khan’s big-budget Amazon series, starring Sunny Kaushal and Sharvari, may be above reproach, the filmmaking certainly isn’t.

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Election Commission seeks report on Kapil Mishra's 'mini Pakistan in Delhi' twe...

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Army hero plans to carry back onions to Leh

Onion prices have more than doubled from their usual rates in many cities since August. During times of normal supply, consumer prices usually range between Rs 20 and Rs 30 a kg.

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Coronavirus kills 25, infects 830 in China, millions under lockdown in 5 cities

Meanwhile, the WHO has said it considers it is still too early to declare coronavirus as a public health emergency of international concern given its restrictive and binary nature.

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Minister Naqvi dons writer's hat with aim to promote harmony

The story revolves around the fortunes Ghazala and Shalini, both daughters of religious leaders belonging to different communities.

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Coronavirus toll up at 25, WHO declares health emergency in China, not world

it was a “bit too early” to consider the outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern,” WHO Emergency Committee panel chair Didier Houssin said after the body met in Geneva. Such a designation would have required countries to step up the international response.

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Abide With Me to feature at Beating Retreat ceremony

Reports, including in this newspaper suggested that the government was considering dropping the melancholic Christian hymn, a favourite of Mahatma Gandhi. The army did not comment on these reports at the time.

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E-literacy programme halted in West Bengal due to panic over NRC

Another NGO that ran the programme in four other districts faced similar problems. “Our programme in four districts was completed in December.

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Back WTO trading system: MEA on Donald Trump's remark

Trump had on Wednesday complained that his country hadn’t been treated fairly by the WTO and said that if China and India are considered developing nations by the trade body, the same status should be accorded to the US.

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CBI to try Indian charged with murder in UAE

The central agency registered an FIR on Wednesday against the accused, Indrejeet Singh, under section 302 (murder) of the IPC so that he can be tried here.

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The shifting dynamics of Centre-state relationship

Evolution of federalism in India is best understood as a continuous yet changing process in the entire realm of the political economy rather than just one event.

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Western disturbance may bring more rain, snow: IMD

Strong surface winds (20-25 kmph) are likely over the northern plains, causing mainly dry weather over northern India, till Sunday, except over Jammu and Kashmir, where scattered rain is also likely.

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Shaheen Bagh living up to its name, says its founder

Shariq Ansarullah, 61, said he had never expected that a small colony named by him will gain such popularity after 36 years. “I am glad it’s living up to its name. The courage of the people of Shaheen Bagh is matching with that of the falcons.”

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'All options on table if Pakistan fails to curb terror' | WorldView

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'Separatists trained by Pakistan to create havoc in Kashmir': Centre tells Supreme...

While the petitioners demanded the issue should be referred to a larger bench, Attorney General KK Venugopal opposed it.

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India vs New Zealand: India Predicted XI for 1st T20I - Six bowling options, tough...

India vs New Zealand 1st T20I: Virat Kohli is set to take some tough calls in the series-opening first T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park Auckland on Friday. Here’s the prediction for India vs New Zealand 1st T20I.

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Budget session: Opposition gears up to attack BJP on citizenship act, NRC

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644 militants of eight banned outfits surrender in Assam along with 177 arms, says...

644 militants of eight banned outfits surrender in Assam along with 177 arms, says police chief.

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Nitish Kumar snubs Pavan Varma who red-flagged Delhi alliance with BJP

Kumar said he was surprised by Varma’s public statements and made it clear that the former diplomat was free to exit the party if he wanted.

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Kangana Ranaut slams Indira Jaising for seeking pardon for rapists, says 'such women...

Kangana Ranaut lashed out at senior lawyer Indira Jaising and said that women like her, who are sympathetic to rapists, give birth to monsters.

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WhatsApp's next big features after dark mode: Animated stickers, delete messages,...

WhatsApp is planning to roll out three new features to its Android beta app, which includes Animated Stickers, Delete Messages, Account Transfer features.

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'Spews venom, propagates false narratives': India takes on Pakistan at UN

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Munir Akram had recently spoken about the Kashmir issue, saying it will be handled by the UN.

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University campuses should be used for academic purpose, keep politics out of i...

Replying to a question on the ongoing agitations on the university campuses, Patwardhan said the premises should be protected and used only for academic purposes.

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Delhi AQI improves, but still in 'very poor' category

The national capital remained engulfed in dense fog on Wednesday morning when visibility remained zero till 8 am.

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Jeff Bezos tweets picture of Jamal Khashoggi memorial after Saudi hacking report

Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident who was living in self-imposed exile in the US, was murdered in Istanbul in October 2018 by agents of the Saudi government. He had written pieces critical of the Saudi government for The Washington Post, which Bezos owns.

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India vs New Zealand: Where Virat Kohli and team travel, Indian sponsors follow

This is the first time that all the major sponsors for an Indian cricket tour are from India; it has come as a much-needed boost for smaller cricket playing nations like New Zealand.

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Wuhan, city at core of China's coronavirus outbreak, under lockdown

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has extended its emergency talks on whether the novel coronavirus outbreak in China constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) to January 23 .

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Donald Trump to become first US president to attend March for Life anti-abortion...

Although the Supreme Court legalized abortion, opposition to it remains strong in parts of American society, particularly in the so-called Bible Belt states of the South and mid-section of the country.

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50 flights delayed after hoax fire alarm alert at Singapore airport

Flight operations at Changi Airport, which were disrupted just after midnight, were restored at 1.40 am after the control tower resumed operations, said Rosly Saad, director of air traffic services at CAAS.

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Probe suggests role of Saudi Crown Prince in Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's phone hack

A forensic analysis by technical experts retained by Bezos after a leak of his personal information in early 2019 suggested that the Bezos iPhone was compromised by “tools” procured by a close associate of the Saudi de facto ruler.

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Wife of Atlas Cycles' owner kills herself at Delhi residence, half-page suicide...

Deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi) Eish Singhal said Natasha Kapur was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the bathroom of her bedroom. A half-page “suicide note” was also found there.

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India must take note of the China-Pakistan nexus | Opinion

China has made its hostility clear. Hosting the SCO summit at this time can turn out to be counterproductive

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Gogoi complainant reinstated after she promises not to pursue matter

The assurance was given at the insistence of a top government functionary was also involved in the complainant’s decision to withdraw an appeal she filed against her termination last year.

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Rahul Gandhi to begin yatra to highlight 'govt failures' on economic front

Rahul Gandhi’s yatra was planned following an assessment that as a political party the Congress faces a tough challenge of sustaining the protests over the CAA and the NRC and hence feels the need for bringing the narrative back on economic slowdown and other issues confronting the common people.

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Held Hizbul man planned major attack ahead of Republic Day, says intel

According to an input, Babu was to deliver the explosives to his HM associates, who were likely to carry out attacks in Zadoora and also plant an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Niwa-Pakherpora road near Pulwama. The January 15 DIA input, a copy of which HT has accessed, calls Babu the “master terror recruiter” and an “IED

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The roots of the US-China rivalry | Opinion

The theatres of conflict include trade, geopolitics, technology, climate, and political values

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EV Ramasamy: A controversial legacy and why he continues to shape Tamil Nadu politics...

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Govt, petitioners spar over stay on CAA; hearing in Supreme Court after 4 weeks

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WhatsApp Dark Mode comes to Android: Here's how you can start using it right aw...

WhatsApp Dark Mode is finally here. Here’s how Android users can start using the new theme right away.

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Won't stay CAA without hearing Centre: Supreme Court on Citizenship act petitio...

The scores of petition challenging and supporting the revamped citizenship law is being heard by the Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

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Trump's 7 mediation offers show he can't stay away from Kashmir

US President Donald Trump has used variations of the offer before using words like “mediate”, “mediation”, ”arbitration” or just, “intervene”. It has been seven times so far, at least, in some form or the other.

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UP village officials issue birth certificates showing 2 kids to be over 100-yrs...

A court asked the police to lodge an FIR in the case on January 17 against the village development officer concerned and a village head who allegedly issued wrong documents after the children’s family refused to give them a bribe.

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Saudi dubs report of Kingdom hacking Jeff Bezos' phone 'absurd', calls for probe

A digital forensic analysis suggested the theft of data from the Amazon.com Inc. chief’s phone in 2018 started with an infected video file sent via WhatsApp from the personal account of Mohammed bin Salman, the Guardian newspaper reported.

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WhatsApp Dark Mode launch nears as feature added in new Android beta

WhatsApp users can download version 2.20.13 of the company’s Android beta app to use the dark theme on their smartphones.

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'Go ahead and try implementing CAA': Prashant Kishor challenges Amit Shah

Kishor has led the opposition to the amended citizenship law and NRC within his own party, Janata Dal (United).

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Constitution preamble reading made mandatory in Maharashtra schools from Jan 26

This is not the first time schools have been asked to start preamble reading. In February 2013, the then Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) government had issued the same order.

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South African wedding venue refuses to marry lesbian couple

Beloftebos Wedding Venue owners in Cape Town, Africa find being forced to celebrate something that goes against their Christian beliefs and convictions unfair. Hence, Heekes and Watling are not the first couple to be turned away by the venue.

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India's alcohol imports aren't causing a trade hangover

In 2018-19, India imported $384 million worth of alcoholic beverages. This is less than 1% of India’s total imports in that year. In fact, unlike many other things, India does relatively well in exporting alcohol as well.

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Sodomised boy hangs self in hostel, 18-page suicide note reveals details: Cops

Fourteen students from a hostel in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur have been charged with abetment to suicide, unnatural sexual offences under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official said.

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Dense fog engulfs Delhi, 5 flights diverted

The weather department also predicted that a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect western Himalayan region from January 24.

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Iranian lawmaker offers $3 million reward 'to anyone who kills Trump': Report

The Iranian lawmaker did not say who would pay the bounty offer, which comes a month ahead of a parliamentary election.

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Six stab 29-year-old man 30 times outside Ulhasnagar bar; cops say no clarity on...

Four people have been detained in the case. CCTV camera captured the murder; police say no clarity on motive yet; search on for 2 others

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Finance Ministry may raise divestment goal to Rs 1.5 lakh cr for FY21

The strategic disinvestments that are now expected to be completed in the next fiscal include Air India, Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL), Container Corporation of India Ltd (Concor) and Shipping Corporation of India Ltd (SCI).

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Eight Indians found dead in Nepal hotel

The eight Kerala residents — two couples and their children — slept in one room at a hotel in Daman, a popular tourist spot about 55km from capital Kathmandu.

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India vs New Zealand: Sanju Samson replaces injured Shikhar Dhawan in T20I squad,...

India vs New Zealand: Shikhar Dhawan, who had suffered an injury during the 3rd ODI against Australia last week, was ruled out of the ODI, T20I series against New Zealand.

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Odisha doctor's team carries pregnant woman on stretcher for 30 km to hospital

Districts like Koraput, Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Malkangiri suffer from bad connectivity that makes accessing hospitals a very difficult proposition for villagers.

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Republic at 70: Greatest strength of India's Constitution

The framers of our Constitution displayed remarkable foresight while drafting its amendment provisions.

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US detects first case of Coronavirus in Seattle, WHO to debate on 'global health...

China has confirmed the coronavirus strain is contagious between humans, tightening control on people exiting and entering Wuhan, the central Chinese city at the core of the outbreak, amid anxiety ahead the country’s biggest festival, the Lunar New Year (LNY).

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A few traitors are keeping weapons in mosques, says Karnataka BJP MLA

Renukacharya is the MLA from Honnali Assembly constituency of the state.

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Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of New Zealand T20I series due to shoulder injury - Re...

Shikhar Dhawan will be missing the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to injury, according to a report in ESPN Cricinfo.

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From Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Amit Shah: Tracing legacies of former BJP chiefs

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From trade ties to multifaceted relationship: On agenda during Brazil president's...

Inviting a world leader as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade is an honour reserved for India’s closest allies and friends.

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Rethink Speaker's powers to disqualify, SC tells Parliament in verdict on Manip...

A bench led by Justice Rohinton Nariman told the Manipur assembly speaker to decide on the Congress legislator’s disqualification under the anti-defection law within four weeks.

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One year of Priyanka Gandhi: What has changed in Congress

Priyanka Gandhi has activated the party on the ground by reorganising district and city units, naming their new heads after years.

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'Hindustan ko akhir Dhoni ka replacement mil gya': Shoaib Akhtar identifies India...

Team India have tried different players in the role, but have not been able to find an apt replacement for former India captain MS Dhoni, who was perhaps the best India had ever had.

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Kejriwal is afraid: BJP's Hari Nagar candidate Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga

Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga’s comments came hours after the opposition party in the national capital released the second list of names of 10 candidates for the Delhi assembly election 2020 late on Monday.

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BJP fields first-timer against Kejriwal, but suspense over CM face continues

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On The Record | Haryana Deputy CM: Why he chose BJP over Congress

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Pricier, shorter Parliament canteen menu soon; non-veg food to remain

From boiled vegetables to kesari bath, the canteen now serves a total of 48 food items for lunch and evening snacks. But items such as poha, mutton cutlet or bonda are not available regularly.

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'All they want is to defeat me': Arvind Kejriwal challenges opponents

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'Prepare for attack': Chidambaram warns after IMF, Gita Gopinath give India growth...

The senior Congress leader pointed out to Gita Gopinath’s previous lowdown of the Centre’s demonetisation move as he launched his latest critique of the government.

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Deepika Padukone receives Crystal Award at Davos, talks about depression: 'As I...

Actor Deepika Padukone spoke about her personal struggles with depression, and what her experiences have taught her, while accepting the Crystal Award at Davos.

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Republic@70: People who steered India's founding document

India is going to celebrate its 70th Republic Day on January 26 this year.

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'Look at these cowards': Congress' Mani Shankar Aiyar takes a jab at Centre's J&K...

A team of 36 Union ministers are in Jammu and Kashmir from January 18 to attend government functions in different parts of the Union territory. Of these, five ministers will visit the three districts of Kashmir.

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Day after missing deadline, Kejriwal to file nomination for Delhi polls today

The AAP chief said he would start the paperwork early on Tuesday.

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'Giving birth to children like animals harmful for country': UP Shia Waqf Board...

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Ganguly, Kohli and their Rahuls: Can keeper-batsman be the missing piece of jigsaw...

India vs Australia: A part time wicket-keeper for Karnataka in first-class cricket and a regular in the IPL for Kings XI Punjab over the past two seasons, Rahul it seems could be Kohli’s missing piece as he looks to complete the ICC puzzle in Australia later this year.

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Delhi assembly polls 2020: It's BJP's Sunil Yadav against Arvind Kejriwal

Sunil Yadav, the president of the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the BJP’s youth wing, has been pitted against Kejriwal in the high-stakes polls.

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India's growth slowdown is a drag on the world, says IMF chief economist Gita G...

IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath said growth in India slowed sharply “owing to stress in the non-bank financial sector and weak rural income growth”.

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China's mystery coronavirus claims 4th life in Wuhan, over 225 infected

Confirming the fear of the virus being contagious and highly infectious, 15 medical staff have also been reported to be infected with one critical.

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Human transmission confirmed, arrivals from China under lens

In India, health ministry officials reached out to the embassy in China and to immigration officials for details of inbound travellers from the affected regions, including foreigners as well as Indian citizens.

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Three rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad: security sources

Sirens could be heard across the zone immediately after the rockets made impact.

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Income tax raids on Jyotsna Suri, MD of group that owns LaLit Hotel chain

An I-T official said on Monday that eight premises are being searched, including that of Suri and her associates.

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Not a single paisa paid, says Justice Nariman before recusing from Vijay Mallya's...

Justice Nariman has recused himself from the case. Chief Justice Bobde will reconstitute the bench that will hear the case.

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In PM Modi's message to students, examples of Chandrayaan 2 and India-Australia...

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'Rohit ne maar k bharta bana dia,' Akhtar recalls Sachin's WC assault after 3rd...

India vs Australia: Shoaib Akhtar said Rohit Sharma’s upper cut against Mitchell Starc reminded him of the six Sachin Tendulkar hit off him in 2003 ODI World Cup in South Africa.

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020 LIVE: PM Modi says the programme is close to my heart

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020, PM Modi LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents in the Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2020 programme shortly. This will be the third edition of PPC 2020.

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Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston exchange hugs at SAG Awards and it's all their fans...

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston reignited romance rumours after they were spotted exchanging hugs at the SAG Awards.

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Eight hundred leaders in custody as Andhra special session for capital shift be...

The entire Amaravati has been under siege by the police, as the Amaravati Joint Action Committee, backed by the TDP and other opposition parties, gave a call for “Chalo Assembly” rally on Monday to protest against the capital shift plan.

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Amazon Great India sale: Get three month of Prime membership just for Rs 329

Amazon offers two plans to users who want to subscribe to its Prime membership plan. First is the yearly Rs 999 and second is the monthly Rs 129 plan.

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Amazon Great India sale: Get three month of Prime membership just for Rs 329

Amazon offers two plans to users who want to subscribe to its Prime membership plan. First is the yearly Rs 999 and second is the monthly Rs 129 plan.

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WhatsApp says it's sorry for the global outage

The recent WhatsApp outage affected users in India Europe, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil.

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India vs Australia: 'If he gets it right, he'll tickle a few' - Ravi Shastri earmarks...

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma was at his absolute best and he was given solid support by Virat Kohli as India crushed Australia by seven wickets to win the third ODI and clinch the series 2-1.

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'Can't do terror politics just because we have numbers': BJP's Chandra Bose on ...

The CAA led to protests in the entire country where the Congress-led Opposition called for the scrapping of the new act.

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'We're too small to take action': Malaysian PM Mahathir after India's palm oil ...

India halted Malaysian palm oil imports earlier this month after Mahathir Mohamad’s comments on Kashmir.

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SAG Awards 2020: Parasite bags best ensemble; Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix win again....

Screen Actors Guild Awards 2020: From expected wins to unexpected reunions, Sunday night’s awards were a treat for the stars and their fans alike.

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'Got every girl's dream but tossing it away for money': Meghan Markle's dad

Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday that the couple -Prince Harry and his wife Meghan -would no longer use their “Royal Highness” titles and would pay their own way in life.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX launches, destroys rocket in astronaut escape test

The nine-minute flight ended with the Dragon crew capsule parachuting safely into the Atlantic, after separating and speeding away from the exploding rocket.

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BJP set to get new president, JP Nadda likely to succeed Amit Shah

Nadda’s decades-long experience in the organisation, starting from student politics, proximity to the RSS and clean image are seen as his strengths.

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11-year-old girl dies after being stabbed by 13-yr-old stalker near Kolkata

Locals said the accused was a student of class nine and lived in the same locality as the victim. The girl’s family members alleged in their police complaint that the boy had been stalking the girl for some time.

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50% jump in people held for illegally entering Bangladesh

The numbers come at a time when the second draft list of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam was released on July 30, 2018 which excluded 4 million people.

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India needs to stand guard as US leaves Afghanistan

The rise of jihad in the Valley was also due to the weak regimes of VP Singh and Chandrashekhar with fractured politics in Delhi ensuring that the Centre became a bystander in the Valley.

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India successfully tests its 3,500km-range K-4 missile

The three-metre-tall missile carries a nuclear warhead of over one tonne with a circular error probability (CEP) far lower than that of Chinese ballistic missiles.

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Govt seeks to bring states on board for piped gas project

IGL, which is a private entity, is promoted by state-run energy majors — Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Gail India Ltd with equal shareholding of 22.5% each.

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India has received 120% of January rainfall already: IMD

Uttrakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have received over 300% of the normal precipitation in January. In the northeast, Tripura has received 670% of the normal rainfall and Mizoram 295%.

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Mumbai works till late, must get option to dine, shop with 24x7 move, says Aaditya...

“Mumbaiites, mostly the youth, work till late. When they plan to go out with their friends or family post-work hours, the shops and restaurants close for the day,” says Aaditya Thackeray said.

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Priyanka Gandhi mounts attack on BJP after Hardik Patel arrested in Gujarat

Hardik Patel was booked by the Crime Branch in 2015 under sedition charges over his provocative remarks where he allegedly asked his supporters to kill the policemen rather than committing suicide for the cause of reservation.

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Mumbai Marathon 2020: Thousands participate in event, Uddhav Thackeray flags of...

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'If Amit Shah wants...': Sanjay Raut on Maharashtra-Karnataka border issue

Sanjay Raut said the border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka was not about a piece of land, but a fight to preserve Marathi culture and language.

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30 years of Pandit exodus: Night of terror that prefaced years of exile

As the night progressed, more people came out on the streets in a city already smarting over the disputed 1987 assembly election and the surprise appointment of controversial bureaucrat Jagmohan as the new governor, hours before.

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Microsoft confirms major security flaw in Internet Explorer, fix expected early...

Microsoft said it is aware of the security flaw in its Internet Explorer browser. The update, however, could come as late as February 11.

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Budget 2020 must focus on reviving demand | Opinion

A demand stimulus (through tax cuts and increased spends on rural cash-transfer schemes), a focus on real estate and banking and finance sectors, and reducing the adventurist tendencies of investigative agencies, may be all that’s required to turn sentiment.

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States can't deny implementation of CAA, says Kapil Sibal

Last Tuesday, Kerala became the first state to challenge the after it moved the Supreme Court to declare the law “violative of the principles of equality, freedom and secularism enshrined in the Constitution”.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 flagship phone to launch on same day as Samsung Galaxy S20 series

The Xiaomi Mi 10 is likely to launch on February 11, which is same date on which Samsung is set to launch its Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Z Flip smartphones.

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64-year-old dies of cardiac arrest while running Mumbai Marathon 2020

Two other patients also suffered a heart attack during the run. Of them, one is admitted in the hospital while the other one has been discharged.

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ICC U19 World Cup: A world record holder, a Kargil war veteran's son and a host...

Ahead of India’s first match of the ICC U19 cricket World Cup 2020 against Sri Lanka in Bloemfontien in South Africa, here’s a detailed look at defending champions India’s U19 squad.

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Nawab Malik vs Giriraj Singh on RSS chief's '2 child policy' remark

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27-year-old dies of heart attack while playing PUBG in Pune

The deceased was identified as Harshal Devidas Memane, 27, a resident of Shinde vasti area of Ravet in Pimpri Chinchwad.

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December 2019 in northwest India coldest since 1971: IMD

One of them was its large area of impact. The maximum temperature in December was 17.5 degree C over northwest India, the lowest since 1971, according to an analysis by India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Shirdi locals call for shutdown over Sai baba birthplace row, temple remains op...

A former trustee of Shirdi Sai Sansthan, Kailasbapu Kote, said locals and villagers from the neighbouring areas are upset with chief minister Thackeray for referring to Pathri as the birthplace of Sai Baba.

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KPL fixing: Plugging multiple gaps in state-run leagues

Rot runs deep: Probe chief says KPL owners betting heavily on team’s matches showed how big the problem is. BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says ‘looking into it’

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Abdication, divorces and death: A century of UK royal crises

In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II’s fun-loving younger sister, Princess Margaret, also sparked a firestorm with her choice for marriage. She began a romance with her late father’s divorced equerry, former Royal Air Force officer Peter Townsend. The couple’s wish to marry prompted a battle between the government and the public

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'Cameras in the sky, a countdown, then boom': Donald Trump on Qasem Soleimani's...

Trump acknowledged that the US strike “shook up the world” but said Soleimani “deserved to be hit hard” because he was responsible for killing “thousands of Americans” -- a figure which contrasted with one he gave on January 8.

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Facebook apologises after vulgar translation of Xi Jinping's name

The error came to light on the second day of a visit by the president to the Southeast Asian country, where Xi and state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi signed dozens of agreements covering massive Beijing-backed infrastructure plans.

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CISF constable arrested for sexually assaulting colleague's daughter

Police in Jagatsinghpur district said M Kandaswami, who was posted as a head-constable in Indian Oil Corporation’s oil refinery in Paradip as head constable used to show his private parts to the girl.

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Who are the sons and daughters of India? | Opinion

Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation, opposed partition on the grounds all Indians, including Muslims, were one people

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Prince Harry, Meghan to give up 'royal highness' titles

Buckingham Palace said Harry and Meghan will cease to be working members of the royal family when the new arrangements take effect in “spring 2020.” They will be known as Harry, Duke and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

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When death warrants don't mean death

A death warrant sets a date for the hanging of a death row convict and is one of the final steps in the execution of a convict. It is usually issued after a convict has exhausted all legal remedies.

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Watch: Ramachandra Guha's 'fifth generation dynast' jibe at Rahul Gandhi

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Hong Kong airline forces woman to take a pregnancy test

The woman was escorted to a public toilet at Hong Kong airport and told to urinate on a strip in November before being granted permission to board her Hong Kong Express flight to the US territory of Saipan.

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Sania Mirza wins Hobart International doubles title after returning from maternity...

In a dream start to her second innings after a two-year break, Sania Mirza lifted the WTA Hobart International trophy with partner Nadiia Kichenok after edging out Shaui Peng and Shuai Zhang in the final, here on Saturday.

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CSBC Bihar Police Mobile Squad Constable admit card released at csbc.bih.nic.in

CSBC Bihar Police Mobile Squad Constable 2019: Central Selection Board of Constable (CSBC) Bihar has released the admit card for mobile squad constable examination. Candidates can download it at csbc.bih.nic.in

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5 months after bifurcating Jammu and Kashmir, Govt launches outreach programme

On Sunday, 10 Union ministers are scheduled to arrive in Jammu. On January 21, Union Minister, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi will lead another delegation of ministers to Kashmir.

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JEE Advanced 2020 Exam on May 17, check full schedule, syllabus here

JEE Advanced 2020 Exam: The JEE advanced exam will be conducted on May 17, 2020. The exam will be conducted in two shifts.Paper 1 exam will be held from 9 am to 12 pm while paper 2 exam will be held from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

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India vs Australia: KL Rahul's blink-and-you-miss-it stumping draws MS Dhoni comparison...

India vs Australia: Rahul quickly grabbed the ball behind the stumps and clipped the bails off before Finch could get his feet behind the line.

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Army dogs get top honours for heroics in J-K, North-east

The dogs were honoured with commendation cards for outstanding service on January 15, which is celebrated as Army Day, the second officer said.

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NIA takes over probe into J&K DSP Davinder Singh's terror links

Davinder Singh was intercepted when he was travelling on the national highway to Jammu along with two Hizbul Mujahideen commanders.

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'How dare she?': Delhi gang rape victim's mother on Indira Jaising's pardon urge

Senior lawyer Indira Jaising had tweeted the request soon after the mother had said she felt “betrayed” after a court in Delhi deferred the date of the execution of the four convicts from January 22 to February 1.

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Mumbaiites divided over move to keep shops, malls and restaurants open 24x7

While some have backed the move, others have expressed concerns over security of people around these establishments, pointing out that a “proper standard operating procedure” needs to be put in place.

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JEE Main 2020 result declared in record time, details here

JEE Main 2020 Result:National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the JEE Main 2020 result in record time this year. The JEE main exam 2020 was conducted between January 7 and 9, 2020.

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JEE Mains 2020 Toppers : Nishant Agarwal of Delhi among 9 who score perfect 100

On Friday night, as the results were declared, Agarwal, who studies in New Sainik Public School in Dwarka, was busy preparing for the viva voice examination for Physical Science paper on Saturday.

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In Pandit camps, anxiety over return to homeland

For the past 30 years, Oma and her family— which includes the families of her two sons—had to move from one cramped rented accommodation to another.

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Amid CAA protests, IIT-Bombay asks staff to avoid remarks that could embarrass ties...

On January 9, IIT-B’s administration issued a circular asking staff and employees to refrain from making public statements that could “embarrass the relations” of the institute with the Central government.

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Historian Ramachandra Guha lauds 'self-made Modi' over '5th-gen dynast' Rahul G...

Guha, on the second day of the ongoing Kerala Literature Festival (KLF), spelt out other differences between the former Congress president and Prime Minister Modi.

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Imported onions not pungent enough, set to go on distress sale

The government’s original plan was to sell imported onions at an average of Rs 55 per kg on a no-profit-no-loss basis.

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PM Modi tells 36 ministers visiting Jammu Kashmir to spread message of developm...

At a meeting of the Council of Ministers here, the prime minister asked the ministers to spread the message of development during their interaction with the locals, the sources said.

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Kidnapped US teen uses Snapchat to lead police to her

Police said the 14-year-old victim on Tuesday notified friends she had been kidnapped via the popular app and they were able to determine her location and alert authorities.

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World's shortest man Khagendra Thapa Magar dies of pneumonia in Nepal at 27

Khagendra Thapa Magar, who measured 67.08 centimetres (2 feet 2.41 inches), died of pneumonia at a hospital in Pokhara, 200 kilometres from Kathmandu, where he lived with his parents.

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Porn site sued in 23-page complaint by hearing impaired man for lack of captions

In a filing Thursday in Brooklyn federal court, Yaroslav Suris sued Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn and their Canadian parent company MindGeek, arguing they violated an anti-discrimination law called the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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'There's a misconception everybody's citizenship will go away': Dushyant Chauta...

Dushyant Chautala said there is a misconception that everybody’s citizenship will go away. Somebody who is a citizen of our nation will not be debarred from citizenship.

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Donald Trump warns Iran's supreme leader to be 'careful with his words'

According to Trump, Khamenei’s blistering speech, in which he attacked the “vicious” United States and described Britain, France and Germany as “America’s lackey’s,” was a mistake.

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Watch: Owaisi hits out at Gen Rawat over his 'deradicalisation' statement

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With Nitish Kumar announcement, Amit Shah has killed 2 birds with one stone

The clear-cut pronouncement lays at rest any doubts that the BJP’s own leaders may have harboured and also is a clear sign to the JD(U).

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Out on parole, 'Dr Bomb' convicted for 1993 Mumbai blasts goes missing

Ansari had been accused of plotting and executing several bomb blasts across the country in early nineties to avenge the demolition of Babri Masjid.

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Bihar STET 2019 admit card released, here's direct link to download

BSTET 2019 admit card has been released today, on January 17. The exam will be conducted on January 28, 2020. Here’s how to download the admit card. Check direct link to download here.

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1917 movie review: Sam Mendes directs one of the best war movies of all time, will...

1917 movie review: Director Sam Mendes reunites with cinematographer Roger Deakins to create one of the best war movies of all time, a technical masterpiece that will stun you speechless.

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No pardon for Delhi gang rape convict Mukesh Singh, MHA tells President

On Wednesday, the Delhi Government had recommended the Centre to reject the mercy petition filed by Mukesh Singh, one of the four men sentenced to death for the 2012 gangrape, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

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JNUSU to continue boycotting registration process, to request teachers for parallel...

Our unity at this juncture is very critical,” it said.  The classes of the next semester cannot happen unless the backlog of the previous semester is cleared, it said.

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LIC Assistant Mains Result 2019 declared, here's how to check merit list

LIC Assistant Main Result 2019 : Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has declared the assistant main exam results 2019. Candidates who had appeared for the LIC main exam 2019 can check their results online at licindia.in.

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Mumbai Police bust 'high-profile' sex racket in Andheri hotel; 2 actresses, 1 minor...

While one of the rescued is a woman actor and singer, who has worked in ‘Savdhaan India’ TV crime show, he said, another one has worked in a Marathi movie and serials.

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India vs Australia: India Predicted XI for 2nd ODI - With series on the line, Virat...

India vs Australia 2nd ODI : With the series on the line, India captain Virat Kohli might make a few changes in the playing XI as well as the batting order in the 2nd ODI against Australia at Rajkot on Friday.

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JNUSU requests students to boycott registration for semester exam

The classes for the next semester cannot happen unless the backlog of the previous semester is cleared, said the statement, adding that the JNUSU will coordinate with the JNUTA (JNU Teacher’s Association) to undertake parallel classes on various topics immediately.

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In first mission of 2020, Isro's communication satellite GSAT-30 successfully placed...

GSAT-30 will enhance and take over the services of Isro’s ageing communication satellite INSAT 4A, whose official mission life ended in December 2017.

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Rajasthan's big battle - Ashok Gehlot versus Sachin Pilot

Both Gehlot and Pilot have made comments against each other without taking each other’s names on several occasions. After the Lok Sabha election in 2019, the CM said Pilot should take responsibility for the rout – the party lost all 25 seats – and more for the loss of his son, Vaibhav Gehlot, in Jodhpur.

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In major setback, FASTag increases wait time by 29%

To be sure, much of this is because not everyone has moved to FASTags yet, and the data mainly highlights teething troubles in the digital payment method across national highways.

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Call for leaders to get more time to study Union budget

During a debate on “scrutinizing budgetary proposal” at the 7th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Chapter, delegate after delegate spoke about shortcomings in the budgetary process.

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Amid trade war with US, China GDP grew 6.1% in 2019, slowest in three decades

China’s GDP figure matches an AFP analyst forecast and is within Beijing’s official target of 6.0-6.5 per cent. But last year’s growth was down from 6.6 per cent in 2018.

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India's first satellite of 2020 Gsat-30 successfully launched

The satellite will enhance television broadcasting, satellite-based news gathering, and direct-to-home services.

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'Not charity, defying stereotypes': Starbucks, home of $4 latte, moving to poor...

Starbucks said most of the 85 shops will be new, while some will be existing stores that have been remodeled. The company will consider various factors, including youth unemployment rates and low household income, in deciding where to build them, and will give priority to economically distressed areas.

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Not for rethink on CAA... Including Muslims will help earn goodwill: Sukhbir Singh...

Sukhbir Singh Badal said in Punjab, there may not be a case of a Pakistani Muslim seeking Indian citizenship due to persecution, but we are for considering that on a case-to-case basis.

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Living as a refugee in one's own country

In 1990, thousands of people were shouting these slogans on the streets of Kashmir, from its mosques all over, while baying for the blood of the minority Hindus.

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Chinese efforts to push Pak's stand on Valley met with stiff resistance

According to diplomats familiar with the matter, China tagged Kashmir onto a UNSC meeting called to discuss “Peacekeeping in Mali” and tried to force an informal discussion in the “miscellaneous matter or any other matter” category.

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Raising farm incomes may top budget agenda

The Act imposes restrictions on the agricultural economy by limiting quantities traders can buy from farmers and hold as stock.

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States to meet Centre on Census, NPR today

The meeting, which will be chaired by minister of state for home, Nityanand Rai, will also be attended by the Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla and chief secretaries and census directors of states.

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Couple says 'I do' as volcano erupts behind them. Pics take Internet by storm

The event was captured in some jaw dropping wedding photographs by photographer Randolf Evan, who was shooting the wedding.

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When Trump shocked PM Modi with his remark on China border

The book, ‘A Very Stable Genius’ by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, highlights episodes of volatile behavior by the US President Donald Trump along with his ignorance of basic geography and history.

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China both optimistic and cautious about new trade deal with US

The United States and China, signed Phase 1 of a trade deal on Wednesday, putting on pause a two-year-long trade war that has shaken up the global economy.

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ICAI CA final result 2019 to be declared today by 6 pm, official confirms

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will declare the result of CA final exam (old and new course) today by 6pm. Candidates will be able to check their results on icaiexam.icai.org

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'Those who don't know history of Mumbai...': Sanjay Raut clarifies on Indira Gandhi-Karim...

Congress leadership in the state reportedly expressed unhappiness to the Shiv Sena leadership.

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'Can't blame forces for injuries caused by pellet guns': Gen Bipin Rawat

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'PMC Bank accused virtually granted bail': Centre moves Supreme Court against Bombay...

The Bombay High Court had asked authorities to shift Rakesh and Sarang Wadhawan from jail to their residences under ‘house arrest’.

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IUML, first to challenge CAA, asks SC to stay population register project

Indian Union Muslim League’s request in the Supreme Court seeks to ensure that the government spells out its plans about rolling out a nationwide citizens’ register or NRC.

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JNU semester registration deadline extended till Jan 17

Amid registration boycott by a section of students, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) again extended the deadline to register for the next semester till January 17.

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Books & Authors: On JBS Haldane, the British scientist who became Indian

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UPSC Recruitment 2020: Application process for intelligence officer posts closing...

UPSC Recruitment 2020: Today is the last date to apply for intelligence officer posts. Engineering graduates or computer science graduates can apply. Check details here.

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After US-China trade deal, Sensex hits record high of 42,000 in early trade

According to traders, global stocks rallied as investors heaved a sigh of relief after the US and China on Wednesday signed the first phase of a trade deal, concluding more than a year of tough negotiations between the two largest economies of the world.

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AMU examinations postponed, new dates to be announced soon

“All examinations of the University have been postponed. New dates will be announced soon,” the varsity PRO Omar Saleem Peerzada said in a statement.

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'Diplomatic isolation is important': CDS Bipin Rawat calls out countries sponsoring...

‘Diplomatic isolation is important’: CDS Bipin Rawat calls out all countries sponsoring terrorism at Raisina Dialogue

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CPEC impinges India's sovereignty: Indian Navy Chief at Raisina Dialogue

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Facebook to donate up to $1 million to aid Australian bushfires relief efforts

Facebook said donations made through its Crisis Response pages for the bushfires across New South Wales or the bushfires across Victoria and South Australia will be matched up to AU$1 million.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says he eats only seven meals a week, just dinner

Dorsey created a storm over social media last year with revealing a punishing health regimen that helps him “stay sharper”.

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'I subscribe to Indian history': WB guv defends statement on Arjuna's arrows

On Tuesday, speaking at the 45th Eastern India Science Fair and 19th Science and Engineering Fair in the city, Dhankhar said flying objects existed during the time of Ramayana, drawing criticism from a section of scientists and scholars, and several politicians.

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Inclusion of vegetables in PDS may check food inflation woes

More than 40% of India’s workforce is still employed in agriculture, according to data from the 2017-18 Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

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Indian-born Twitter's top lawyer decides on blocking tweets

Like most corporate lawyers, Gadde generally operates in the background herself, though her influence has helped shape Twitter for most of the past decade.

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Pakistan's bid to raise Kashmir issue in UNSC fails yet again

China, Pakistan’s ‘all-weather ally’, stood alone in the Pakistani corner to get the Security Council to focus on the Kashmir issue. The attempt failed as other member countries felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.

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Focus on Srinagar airport records in probe against Davinder Singh

Davinder Singh was arrested last week while on his way to Jammu along with a wanted Hizbul Mujahideen militant, Naveed Babu, and his two accomplices.

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'Great words, great player,' Pakistan's Mohammad Amir reacts after Virat Kohli gets...

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir reacted after Virat Kohli received the ICC ‘Spirit of Cricket’ award on Wednesday.

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Humans could become vectors for new coronavirus but risk low, say China health ...

Of the 41 people infected with the virus, one is a married couple.

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For remarks against Rahul Gandhi, Mumbai University sends director on leave

The university has also set up an inquiry committee to look into the matter.

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Solar plant set up at NIT- Agartala to save Rs 60 lakh on power bill annually

A one MW capacity solar rooftop power plant was commissioned at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) here on Tuesday and will save energy valued at Rs 60 lakh per year, officials said.

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'India humiliated, Kohli cannot come in 28th over': Akhtar gives advice - Watch

Ind vs Aus: Speaking after the loss, former Pakistan quick Shoaib Akhtar labelled the performance as embarrassing and said that the hosts were humiliated

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Bihar Board 12th admit card 2020 out: Link to download will be active from Jan 17...

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has uploaded the admit card for class 12th board examinations. The admit card can be downloaded online at bsesbinteredu.in.

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'Will resign': Yediyurappa after Lingayat seer seeks cabinet berth for MLA

Yediyurappa has been struggling to expand his cabinet with the BJP high command yet to endorse his election promise to induct all the 11 ‘rebel’ MLAs who switched from Congress and JD (S) into the cabinet.

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'BSP a disciplined party': Mayawati after skipping Opposition meet on CAA

BJP and Congress are two sides of the same coin, the BSP chief said on her 64th birthday.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his visit to India

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JNU academic activities resume on second day of winter semester

“The academic and administrative units of the university functioned normally today. The number of student registrations has been rising consistently and the last date of registration has been extended till January 15, 2020,” JNU administration said.

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Man dressed as Hitler rides around in motorbike sidecar in Germany

The fake Fuehrer appeared at a classic motorcycle gathering in Augustusburg, near Chemnitz, and was seen in videos of the event posted online.

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India vs Australia: 'If India continue with this...' - Sanjay Manjrekar cautions...

Ind vs Aus: After the match, Kohli conceded that the tactics did not yield dividends as expected and hence, they would rethink this decision in the next matches.

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Airliner dumps fuel on Los Angeles school playground, over 20 injured

The plane landed safely around noon after dumping its fuel, which fell onto a wide area, including Park Avenue Elementary School, located about 16 miles (25 kilometres) east of the airport.

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'Big admirer' Babul Supriyo slams trolls attacking Deepika over JNU visit

Babul Supriyo, the BJP MP from West Bengal, also said that people did not like Padukone meeting only a specific group in the JNU in the midst of promotion of her film.

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Jammu Kashmir Constable PET, PST admit card to release today

The physical endurance test (PET) and physical standard test (PST) will commence from January 20 and will end on January 31, 2020. The PET/ PST will be conducted in various districts of Jammu Kashmir.

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Microsoft issues critical Windows security fix after tipoff from US NSA

Microsoft said the flaw could allow a hacker to forge digital certificates used by some versions of Windows to authenticate and secure data.

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As Shaheen Bagh protest gains ground, UP, Bengal follow suit

The protest manily by women at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens has inspired similar demonstrations in Kolkata and Prayagraj.

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Broadband to be partially restored in J-K today, but ban on social media stays

In a three-page order, the administration asked Internet service providers to offer broadband facility to all institutions dealing with essential services such as hospitals, banks and government offices.

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Kerala moves Supreme Court against CAA: Can state govts challenge central laws?

In its petition filed under Constitution’s Article 131, Kerala has called the CAA discriminatory

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India will invite Pak PM Imran Khan for SCO meet: Officials

A final decision on whether PM Khan attends the meeting, which will likely be held later in the year, will be made by Islamabad, officials said.

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India, Russia initiate talks for long-term oil supply

The talks on the Russian side are being handled by Rosneft, the largest global public oil and gas corporation, and by India’s petroleum ministry.

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JNU's VC tweaked rules, got loyalists on key posts

These appointments, the elected faculty body JNU Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) and elected students’ body JNU Students’ Association (JNUSU) allege, allowed the administration to push forward its schemes in a bid to “change JNU’s decision-making process” and the “nature of the university”.

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Will probe Afzal Guru link with arrested DSP Davinder Singh if needed: Police

The JKP (Jammu and Kashmir Police) arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davinder Singh after he was intercepted escorting two terrorists last Friday.

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Punjab nurse's killer confesses on live TV, arrested

Two weeks after committing crime at a hotel in Chandigarh, 31-year-old surfaces at a Punjabi news channel office

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Delhi HC directs police to look into restrictions on Shaheen Bagh stretch

The Delhi High Court said that authorities must take a decision keeping in mind the larger public interest and the issue of maintaining law and order situation.

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes 'tukde tukde' jibe at Opposition meet over CAA

Twenty opposition parties, minus six regional players, demanded the withdrawal of the CAA, and launched an attack against the central government over slowdown in the economy.

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Pak drone spotted at Indo-Pak border in Punjab's Ferozepur

All security agencies in the area were told to be on high alert.

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ICAI CA Results to be declared by Feb 4, check important notices here

ICAI is expected to declare the results of post qualification exams and intermediate old and new course exams by February 3, 4, 2020.

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Deepika Padukone should hire me as advisor, study political issues first: Ramdev

Padukone has been drawing flak from right wing leaders and trolls for expressing solidarity with the students on the JNU campus in New Delhi who were protesting against the January 5 violence.

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Trudeau blames Ukrainian plane accident on US-Iran tension tension, says in war,...

However, Trudeau has been careful to avoid blaming U.S. President Donald Trump for the deaths of the passengers after Trump ordered the killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad.

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Open university in UP introduces courses on CAA, Article 370

The courses will explain to the students the provisions and implication of abrogation of Article 370 and the Citizenship Amendment Act. “It is important for the youth to understand the truth behind the misinformation campaign being run by vested interests,” said Mishra.

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On anti-CAA protests, Amartya Sen says Opposition unity is important

“We need to know more about what I am protesting about. The head must also join with the heart in protest,” Sen said on being asked about nationwide CAA-NPR-NRC protests.

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Youth, students will explode in anger: Chidambaram warns govt about slowing eco...

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has been facing a wave of protests on the streets and campuses across the country as students and others have questioned its intentions over the Citizenship Amendment Act or CAA.

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